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Drake Baldwin went 1-for-4 in Friday's 6-0 win over the Royals with a solo home run.
Fantasy Impact
Baldwin got his season off to a strong start, as the reigning NL Rookie of the Year popped a solo homer off of Kansas City ace Cole Ragans in the third inning of Friday's season-opening victory. Baldwin lined up as the DH and in the two-hole for the Braves.
Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin was named the Jackie Robinson National League Rookie of the Year on Monday. He becomes the first catcher to win the award since Buster Posey took home the hardware in 2010.
Fantasy Impact
Baldwin won the award comfortably, securing 21 of the 30 first-place votes, beating out Cade Horton, who received the other nine. Baldwin was a valuable bat for Atlanta throughout the 2025 campaign, slashing .274/.341/.469 with 19 home runs, 80 RBI, and 56 runs scored in 124 games.
Drake Baldwin went 1-for-5 in the loss to the Nationals with a home run and an RBI.
Fantasy Impact
After today’s game, Baldwin has a .274 batting average with 79 RBI and 19 home runs over 121 games this season. The 24-year-old will look to finish his rookie season strong over the next few days.
Drake Baldwin went 1-for-4 in the win against the Tigers, contributing a home run and two RBI with one run scored.
Fantasy Impact
The 24-year-old has heated up at the plate, posting a 1.059 OPS with three home runs and 11 RBI over his last seven games for the Braves. After yesterday’s game, Baldwin is hitting .271 with 75 RBI and 18 home runs across 117 games this season.
Drake Baldwin went 2-for-4 in the win over the Tigers, driving in three runs with a home run and scoring once while also drawing a walk.
Fantasy Impact
After today's victory, Baldwin has a .268 average with 73 RBI and 17 home runs across 116 games this season.